Now, Straw comes into the Astros clubhouse every day and pulls up video clips of the pitchers he might have a chance to steal on, studying film like some mashup of Bill Belichick and Rickey Henderson. JAKE MARISNICK (Astros outfielder, 2014-present): "I mean, it's hard to pinpoint just one thing. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Way-too-early 2018 power rankings Before today, the fastest 40 time at the combine since 2000 by a player 280-plus pounds was 4.68 seconds by Aaron Donald. "You've got pitchers that can pinpoint where they want to throw it. In 2013 he hit . 2023 NFL Combine: Tracking Anthony Richardson measurements, drill times, more. Those swing thoughts make sense. Hes a .340 hitter now. 11-ranked cornerback, and heran an official 4.26 40-yard dash. Hinch inserted Hinch as a pinch runner in each of the Astros first two playoff games and Straws already delivering. He has exceeded my expectations of how good of a ballplayer he is. Fans should also check out our complete NFL Draft coverage throughout the next several weeks ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. We go grab dinners every once in a while, especially when we're on the road. And he doesn't care [about his height]. 1996-2023 DIY Baseball LLC All Rights Reserved. In order to receive a PG Grade, players must attend a Showcase to complete their full evaluation. That would beat many of even the NFL's elite receivers. The backwards hat and upright posture was replaced by the wide stance and no stride (even though Albert has always had a stride). The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. Below are each of the top individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players surely improved their draft stocks by virtue of their performances. Who will break the record next? With him, you see it time and time again and you say, 'All right, this guy is pretty good.' I didn't know who he was, but he was in the back and he'd talk constantly in Spanish. Whether you have long arms, short arms, as long as those hands are quick to the ball -- whether it's inside or outside, up or down -- you've got a good chance to putting good contact on the ball. There is a point in his swing where both feet are touching the ground with only their toes. Honestly, I don't think he'd hit puberty yet. 36 overall prospect in this class. Flash forward a year and hes mashing those same pitches at a .424 clip. In 2014 he hit .346 in that same location. He starts his stride plenty early. Georgia's Nolan Smith showed the NFL that he can leap up with the best of them, boasting a 41.5" vertical. And Gurriels racist taunt directed at Yu Darvish in that Fall Classic. Jose Altuve, HOU vs. TEX ($4,000): Altuve will be at home, where he has a .384 wOBA. All rights reserved. The guy's in the cage every day. We watch boxing fights together on Saturdays, UFC fights. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. He does a lot of things in the batting cage that sometimes you would not want a lot of guys to do. Nearly everybody can relate to Jose Atluve. Every day, he said, 'Omar, you've got to put the midget [in the lineup].' The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through their drills on Thursday starting at 3 p.m. Thanks! Stop throwing breaking balls to this little guy. He's got one of the quickest set of hands in baseball. They told 25 players that they put together for the tryout, Altuve was one of them, to go home. @PennStateFball : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/RpeCskAR6Z. @SmithNoland2 | @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/KBlEWdqCJI. The 40-yard dash is an electronic-timed sprint covering 40 yards. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The biggest improvement a leg lift gives a hitter is timing. Derius Davis' measurements and results from the 2023 NFL Scouting combine, including height, weight, 40-yard dash time and hand size. When you've had as much success as Jose's had over the last four or five years, he's pretty darned good at it. 3: Chris Johnson, RB, 4.24. Michigan's DJ Turner may have seen his draft stock climb Friday afternoon. Adebawore is currently CBS Sports' 89th-ranked prospect, but he could be moving up the board with the performance he just rolled out. Blink and you will miss Altuve's hands and wrists zooming through the hitting zone. Fastest 40-time for a RB at the NFL Combine. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. Defensive linemen need to show off their strength in the bench press but also have a chance to demonstrate the power they can generate at the line's interior. I told him, 'Listen, you're a little guy. 41.5" vertical Nolan Smith got hops. 2017 produced a record-setting WS But he's just an incredible talent.". The first time I met him, I loved everything about him. Banks came in second with an 11'4" broad jump, while Bennett was just behind him at 11'1". HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros hugs Jose Altuve after hitting a three run walk off home run in the ninth inning to beat the New York Yankees . Josh Allen runs a 4.76 unofficiallyFair use is a legal doctrine that says you can reuse copyright-protected material under certain circumstances without getting permission from the copyright owner. 60 YARD DASH 1/8/2011: 97 mph. For a guy his size to come out and do that, it's incredible. He was already coming off a batting title, he was coming off a hit-total title [in 2014], and yet his first thing to me was, 'How can I get better? I never really thought of myself as a base stealer or worked on it a lot until a few years ago, Straw tells PaperCity. You remember Correa essentially calling out every MLB fan last year. TCU's Derius Davis is an intriguing wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 6: Jose Altuve's memorable dash around the bases to score the winning run in Game 2 of the 2017 American League championship series. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will take the field on Saturday and running backs and offensive linemen will close it out on Sunday. Today, we look back at No. Pitchers arm swing? Altuve was playing every two days, every three days. EDGE/DL measurements, 40-yard dash times, drill results at the 2023 NFL Combine, Picks, predictions for UNLV vs. Nevada on Saturday, March 4. I love watching Jose Altuve hit. Straw is not complaining though. On Friday, we did the same for cornerbacks and safeties. @tomiwabawore: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/bbFHjvHvqY. It was low. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees' supporters . "It's fun to watch him on TV now," said Al Pedrique, the former big league infielder who was a special assistant to then-Astros general manager Tim Purpura in 2006, when the team signed Altuve out of Venezuela for $15,000. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Then he goes into his power and starts driving balls the other way and hitting balls over the fence. Myles Straws speed forced some much more established Major League players off the Astros postseason roster. Oh, and it's also faster than Giants running back Saquon Barkley (4.40). Yeah, I got a good jump, Straw tells PaperCity. Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV came down with a fever close to 104 degrees on Tuesday evening, according to NFL Media. Penn State Nittany Lions defensive back Joey Porter Jr. and his father former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Sr. discusses the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine with Kimmi Chex. Subscriptions support ongoing public baseball research and analysis in an increasingly proprietary environment. On the bus, it sounded like a girl was on our team. Last year, 33 players posted a 40 time of 4.40 seconds or quicker. This fresh-faced, 23-year-old is the pinch runner extraordinaire, the unbelievable luxury that the Astros ultra-deep roster gives them. In 1988, while at Florida State, he ran a 10.26-second 100-meter dash (32 ft/s) and at the NFL combine the following year he posted a 4.27-second 40-yard dash. Our first week, the record was .500, a little bit under .500 the second week. Altuve batted .276 in his first 57 big league games, .290 in his first full season in 2012. . These college standouts will look to impress in measurements and drills to help boost their stock ahead of April.. One workout that tends to make the biggest headlines is the 40-yard dash. 11:04 am ET, tied for the fifth-fastest at the combine ever, CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. . Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. In high school, Straw ran a 4.4 40-yard dash. GM: Altuve, Bregman should be Astros 'for life', Astros halt Phils as 'awesome' Altuve hits stride, 2022 World Series: Astros or Phillies? In 2013, he hit .285 and .260 against sliders and curveballs respectively. He's just six hits shy of getting to No. He's an incredible player, and he's evolved and gotten better every single year. Those who are a full eight minutes will be able to run in less than five seconds. 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Editor's note: Originally published on Oct. 24, 2017. 13 where Starlin . It's incredible to hear him before an at-bat say, 'Hey, watch this, I'm going to flip it right over here,' and he does it. Wow. Kancey -- CBS Sports' fourth-ranked defensive tackle and the No. He understands who he is. Scouts and coaches all over the U.S. put a huge amount of weight into the 40 yard dash. Thoughts? This is the ultimate role player. Here's everything you need to know about Houston's win over L.A. Astros win first World Series title Odds and lines subject to change. ", A.J. No prospect at this time : 1. Also preach the idea of keeping the head in the center of their bodies. 2B Altuve takes pitch off elbow, likely out Thur. And it all starts with Domingo German vs. Zack Greinke on Tuesday night. Straws proven to be a quick study. Hes just a guy who loves to hit baseballs and now hes found a better way to go about the craft he loves. The second pitch, another breaking ball. Its not as dramatic as Bautistas or Donaldson's but it is still effective. Going Yard: The Magical Swing of Giancarlo Stanton, Calico Jack (Suwinski) is Back for the Attack. He kept saying, 'Are you sure? Jos Carlos Altuve ( Spanish pronunciation: [altue]; born May 6, 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). What is the 40-yard dash? Straws 6.25 60-yard dash time makes him a freak on the basepaths, the type of statistical outlier that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow loves. That said, don't sleep on teammate Sydney Brown, who finished right behind Martin in the broad jump (10-foot-10) while jumping 40.5 inches and running the 40 in 4.47 seconds. And then the rest was history because Altuve took a place, got in the lineup, got in the field, and I think he played for five days in a row and got one day off a week. Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. Draft prospects are taking the field this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, with many participating in the 40-yard dash. The Yankees (and their fans) have unfinished business to take care of, and itll be handled regardless of whos standing in their way. Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2022? Jose Altuve has emerged as a piece that the Astros should be looking to build around. If not for the dazzling cornerback duo of Maryland's Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett, we'd be talking about Illinois as having the best pair of teammates to work out Friday night. Hes his own unit of measurement. Theres a ton to love. Altuve is a great teaching model for kids. The Houston Astros are in the Bronx and will do battle with the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2019 ALCS. ', "I don't know if anything's surprised me as much as I've just been able to have a front-row seat to his growth and his evolution from a really good player on some rough teams to an exceptional player on a great team. We didn't just have the nephew of an NFL great working out at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night; we had the son of one, too. The thinking is that getting the foot down will create balance, reduce strikeouts through better bat control, and allow hitters to hit the opposite way by not flying open. Eastern Michigan Eagles EDGE Jose Ramirez runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. When Myles Straw is wearing a button up shirt and gray dress pants his outfit for the Saturday night plane ride to Cleveland he could pass for a young energy company worker. For the record, Altuve is listed at 5-foot-6, a designation that even he admits is about one inch too generous. Hes hitting for more power and striking out less. Some dressing gymnastics is a small price to pay for that. Its about studying the pitchers and getting used to the kind of pitches they throw. NFL combine: Does Bryce Young's lack of size matter? Having the opportunity to play with a [future] Hall of Famer like Miguel Cabrera for a long time [in Detroit], the players that came over, it never failed, they would come over and after a couple -- two, three -- weeks, they would say, 'Man, I knew he was really good, but god, I didn't know he was that good.' It can be challenging to keep a mechanics-focused article engaging, but this one managed it easily. Adebawore's 40 time was faster than fellow Big Ten alumsAidan Hutchinson and Nick Bosa. The Jose Altuve of old obsessed over his batting average. An easy way to see this is to watch how hitters who land too early tend to have their hips sliding behind them as they hit the ball. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. In 2014 he hit .331 and .563 against those same pitches. Like Josh Donaldson, Carlos Gomez, Jose Bautista, and J.D. The average for defensive tackles is 1.75 seconds, with defensive ends at 1.65. If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. Schedule | Complete coverage . The guy's amazing.". The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Slowest & Fastest OL 40-Yard Dash Times Since 2010! Most guys, it's luck. ), Andrew Miller has not been the postseason weapon the Cleveland Indians expected. Hes a long shot with wheels. I told him I would be in Venezuela the next day. But hell get the chance to run. Bucks on Saturday, F1 starting grid: Max Verstappen claims pole position for 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Games on March 4 that will determine whos in and out, Lewis Ritson vs. Ohara Davies fight time, live stream, more for junior welterweight bout, How to stream Avatar: The Way of Water before the 2023 Oscars. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. This guy doesn't have enough power.' Thats not specifically why I love him. HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: A fan enters the field and greets Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in game two of the American League Championship Series . Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. It goes down on the scorecard as a simple steal of second base. It was a . For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. We were talking baserunning. Who will be MVP? And by the fifth, sixth day [of the tryout camp], I told the staff, 'For being a 15-,16-year-old kid, this kid has a good feel of what was going on at the plate.' Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He might be the most hated Astro among Yankees supporters given his ridiculous success against the Bombers in the 2017 and 2019 ALCS. To watch him grow and mature -- I've seen him become a father for the first time, I've seen him speak out in meetings for the first time and be a leader vocally. So, one day, I made a decision. But I learned from Andres Reiner -- he was the guy that opened up the academy [in Venezuela] for the Astros. See if he can hit it.' Beyond timing issues there are a host of mechanical issues that arise when hitters get their foot down too early. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can flat-out rake. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He's got such great hand-eye coordination. Bregman delivers on HR ask: 'Hit one for Uvalde', Aces out: Verlander, Cole among Ps out for ASG, Altuve, Rodon, Arenado out of MLB All-Star Game. At that time, I was doing international scouting and working with infielders. He looked like he was a 22-, 23-year-old kid.". Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Who had the fastest 40-yard dash in 2023? "My flight got canceled, so I had to stay another night in the Dominican [Republic]. Michigan Wolverines EDGE Mike Morris looks at his prom photos and talks about what his style for the draft will be. Martinez, Altuve simply added a leg lift. In other words, there's speed and then there's Myles Straw speed. He hits everything. The 2023 NFL Combine will begin on Thursday, March 2. This is why I love Altuve. Well be updating this list with relevant measurements and drill results as the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine progresses, so be sure to check back. Or will it just vary? Eligibility restrictions apply. What is the fastest 40-yard dash ever at the NFL combine? General manager Jeff Luhnow, slimy assistant GM Brandon Taubman, manager AJ Hinch, and bench coach Alex Cora are no longer running the show, but it doesnt matter. ), The Astros certainly look like the loosest and most confident team in the playoffs. Probably most important, I've just seen him be the most consistent player in baseball at his craft, at being a good hitter, good defender, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, All-Star, hits leader, batting titles. Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports' No. That is the fastest time recorded by a defensive tackle at the NFL combine since 2003. Beyond the magazine. It goes all the way back to an Astros tryout camp 11 years ago. Hes also improved the timing of his swing. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Give them a chance to get on the field. OMAR LOPEZ (Astros Venezuelan Summer League manager in 2007): "We had a lot of players with one year of service, two years of service that had to play ahead of Altuve. The two-time All-Big Ten selection isCBS Sports' No. What is the 40-yard dash? They came in at No. Heres a full tracker of the fastest times for the 40-yard dash this year, plus a look back at some previous records: The 40-yard dash is exactly what it sounds like. Hot and cold zones are great to show how changing mechanics actually alters performance. It is run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of football players by teams at the NFL Scouting Combine. This isnt the type of guy who gets recognized in his everyday life. The 2014 Altuve puts the earlier version to shame. He simply gets dressed against the side entrance of the shower. It's exciting to see the results at every position, especially seeing the biggest players on the . "I've always been. His arms are rotated to the zone by his torso and his hands arent pushing forward. What I love most about this is that it makes me hopeful that a significant part of Altuve's increased production at the plate is sustainable. I'd like to second this sentiment. Jartavius Martin was the headliner, as his 44-inch vertical jump topped all defensive players, and he complemented that with an 11-foot-1 broad jump (first among safeties) and a 4.46 40-yard dash (third). Astros embrace, enjoy their moment Everything fires when it should. If you love looking at the athletic testing numbers, these are the two players for you. Altuve used to be a prime example of getting his foot down early. And that says a lot. ), Alex Bregman always goes all out for the Houston Astros. He's not going to hit a ball off the Oxy sign out there [in left-center field at Minute Maid Park]. His career average is 40 percent. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022 No. Forever my American League MVP. Comparing uncle and nephew. Since electronic timing was introduced in 1999, only four players have ran quicker than 4.25 seconds: 4.22 SECONDS Will anyone break John Ross #NFLCombine 40-yard dash record?Via: @NFL pic.twitter.com/EfgmT9lvIu. Astros slugger Jose Altuve stepped into the box to take some batting practice, and the fans let him hear it. I know Im here for one reason and Ive got to make the most of it.. Its highly unlikely that Straw will ever get even a single at-bat during the Astros October repeat drive. You name it, he's done it. The improvement in his lower body helped his swing because his upper body was already near ideal. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? Altuve took it. What changed? Enjoy your three-day stay in New York, Altuve. Hes the scrappy leader on an up-and-coming team. (Photo by F. Carter Smith. It's incredible. That's it. ), When the Cleveland Indians have bobbled the ball in the outfield, the Astros have made them pay. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Really enjoyed the simple, straightforward explanation of the change and its profound impact. Nice article. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. That would beat many of even the NFLs elite receivers. NFL combine 40-yard dash: Who was the fastest in 2023? Indeed, as Altuve begins the final act of his MVP-worthy season by leading the Astros into the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, everyone seems to have a short story that reads more like a tall tale of the first time the All-Star second baseman wowed them. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 284 against strikes on the outer third. A leg lift in and of itself is not an instant fix for a hitter. He has all the ingredients kids would want to model their swing after. But this teams DNA is contaminated with guys like Altuve, Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman all of whom have been insufferable characters ever since the Astros won the World Series in 2017. In fact, Griffey even had a tee designed to teach this bat path. One of my trips down to Venezuela, the scout [the Astros' Pablo Torrealba] -- I knew him for a long time -- he told me he had a kid that, he was small but don't go by his size. He'd put the bat on the ball and hit the ball where he wanted to consistently. We hope it feels like a miserable three months. Saving up to 50% on Astros gear is a real home run. The Yankees had won five in a row. Defensive ends are going to want to make a splash in the 3-cone drill. Altuve has demonstrated the ability to get on base at around a .300 clip, and once there, he has had. ), Alex Bregman beat the tag to score the go-ahead run from first base in the sixth and then later homered. Video unavailable Watch on. We discuss Florida QB Anthony Richardsons results from the 2023 NFL Combine. What would be his timing to start the leg kick be? But his compatriots also put up some eye-popping numbers. He won his first batting title by hitting .341 in 2014, then grabbed repeat crowns with a .338 average in 2016 and .346 this year. When: Oct. 14, 2017 What: Game 2, ALCS He is able to keep his back heel down until it is forced up. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com (If Straw makes the roster and isnt replaced by a extra pitcher who is likely to go largely unused.) Never forget that Jose Altuve cheated and Aaron Judge still had a better season than him in 2017. Coming into 2014, Altuve added a simple leg kick. "He can kind of hit the ball where he wants to do it. section: | slug: nfl-combine-2023-results-tracker-highlights-historic-40-yard-dash-teammates-dominate-more-big-performances | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Thats all fine and dandy. @IlliniFootball DB Jartavius Martin with an insane 44" vertical.: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/KfMTm4xTeA, Calijah Kancey is a 280-pound defensive lineman running an official 4.67 40-time : @NFL pic.twitter.com/SRcnqkv8jv. This gives him more balance and better plate coverage. ET. For me, to be able the last three years to watch him grow, develop a relationship with him, see how he's impacted his teammates, hopefully he can add an MVP to that trophy case here this season.". ET. TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson discusses how his uncle, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, made an impact on his career. Next Gen Stats had Banks and Bennett atop the NGS athleticism score rankings for cornerbacks at the combine. @KaayBarnes_ : #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1uYxqNOPlg. Fifteen or so years later, hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis with the same simple goal: run faster than everyone else.